Leah Bacon Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

◆ Supervise 2 Policy Associates and portfolio encompassing national federal reentry workforce landscape and state government relations & investments in Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Office for Students in the Care of D.C. (SCDC) works to create a world where every student who comes into contact with the child welfare, juvenile justice and criminal justice system, receives high quality educational and workforce development services and supports that addresses their needs, builds on their strengths and empowers them to succeed.◆Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive branding strategy, including logo design, website development, and creation of a resource bank; collaborated with software engineers and the Mayor's communication division to ensure seamless project management and delivery◆ Conducted interviews with youth education specialists across the country for insights on best practices for supporting the population during the pandemic; leveraged findings for data-driven recommendation briefs◆ Drafted comprehensive weekly primer documents for the SCDC COVID-19 Response Working Group, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic initiatives, leading to increased transparency and cross-functional collaboration

Washington D.C. Metro Area

◆ Analyzed and assessed 50 state statutory, policy, and practice barriers hindering postsecondary education for incarcerated adults; translated research findings into actionable strategic recommendations for policy reform and program development◆ Devised research strategy to review 200 public state college applications and 50 state financial aid policies to build upon Ban the Box research and policy changes◆ Led and monitored the writing of the national report, 50 state profile fact sheets, and list of best practices◆ Showcased research analysis at two national conferences (Correctional Education Association (CEA) Conference July 2019 and the National Conference on Higher Education in Prison (NCHEP) November 2019) leading to additional stakeholder input on how to improve state practices in educational funding, offerings, restrictions, and support services

Washington D.C. Metro Area

◆ Coded and organized thousands of units of analysis from 10 liberal and 10 conservative media shows ◆ Deciphered “polarization” and “dehumanization” language through crafted 6-point hate intensity scale◆ Collaborated weekly with professor, tech experts, and research assistants

Boston, Ma

◆ Managed 13 student workers and delegated tasks for the office and events◆ Event assistant for range of high-profile events with attendances from 200 to 3,000+ people ◆ Designed visual content (flyers, posters, handouts, and PowerPoints) for recruitment and training purposes◆ Generated weekly student schedules and tracked their performance◆ Event management and organization with event venues, billing, and logistics ◆ Aided in planning and executing the annual Reunion Weekend, which had dozens of events for 3,000-5,000 alumni returning to campus ◆ Hired, trained, staffed, and supervised a team of 70 students during the annual Reunion Weekend

Greater Boston Area

◆ Supervised 11 tutors and a group of 40 high school students two times a week for a free SAT preparation class at Brighton High School◆ Compiled data regarding attendance, demographic information and created expense reports ◆ Developed strong relations with the region’s program director, school staff, and Boston College representatives with weekly follow-ups and phone conferences ◆ Organized events for the students to a local college, two diagnostic testing sessions, and a final celebration

Sacramento, California Area

With the IRC I worked under the Benefits, Policies and Education facet of case management. My duties included the following: ◆ Enrolled clients in public assistance programs such as SNAP and TANF◆ Assisted with clients’ social security and identification obtainment ◆ Facilitated transportation for clients to offices, job interviews, and appointments ◆ Monitored and input client case notes utilizing the IRC database

Mountain View, California

◆ Led afterschool athletic and craft activities for 40-60 children ages Pre-K to 8th grade◆ Worked among a team to create weekly enrichment plans◆ Supervised special events such as school dances and seasonal activities

Master Of Arts - Ma, Strategic Communications

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Student Admissions Program, Emerging Leader's Program (ELP)

Study Abroad, Rwanda: Post Genocide Restoration And Peacebuilding Program

•Took coursework in the Anatomy of Genocide and Intra-State Conflict, Research Methods and Ethics, and Post Conflict Reconstruction.